What Are Your Idols?

What are your IDOLs?

This last Sunday, as our Pastor was carefully embarking upon the book of Revelation, he began his sermon talking about the meaning of "Idols". In a biblical world the idea of Idols usually pertains to golden calves and false Gods because let's face it, their diversions at that time were minuscule compared to the temptations we face today. He went on to explain what an "idol" actually is. I'm paraphrasing here, but what I took away from his sermon is the idea that an 'idol' is anything that diverts our attention away from God. It is any 'thing' or 'person' that we place our adoration upon, an adoration that rightly belongs to God.

Of course most of us were thinking of the usual diversions of this world: sex, money, vanity, buddha, krishna, science, fame, status, etc.... You know, the usual topics of those things to avoid worshipping as they are false gods. But he went on to explain that this world is so filled with the enemy's delusions that we have inadvertently fallen prey to worshipping concepts and doing so in a feeling of righteousness because they are deemed 'acceptable' by this world.

He listed many things that we fall prey to in our idol worship:
Job Security
Career Status
Sports
Retirement Funds
The type of car we drive
The type of house we live in
etc. etc. etc.....

It really got me to thinking. There is so much deception in this world. The enemy would have us believe that keeping our bank accounts padded would justify not helping a friend or family member. The enemy would have us believe that our job security is more important than being present in the lives of our spouses or children. The enemy would have us believe that our 'devotion' to a particular sports team would justify our anger or hatred towards someone who roots for another team. The enemy would have us believe that we can fully rely on manmade institutions such as banks and IRA's to give us a stable and comfortable retirement. The enemy would have us believe that if we lived in a big house in a 'nice' neighborhood that we would feel so much happier and safe. The enemy would have us believe that if we just had that 'perfect' job we could be so much more secure and happier in ourselves.

But here's the truth. ALL of these things are lies. Everything within this world is temporary and fleeting, including us. "Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." James 4:14. Nothing within this world is reliable and nothing within this world should be counted upon. Our 'rock' of stability lays in one place only. WIth God. He is the creator of all and He has the final say in everything. He IS a jealous God, "(For the LORD thy God is a jealous God among you) lest the anger of the LORD thy God be kindled against thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth" Deut 6:15), and you can be sure that when He sees us turning our focus away from Him and towards the many idols of this world, He will teach us a lesson.

I believe firmly that the state of this nation is a direct result of this idolatry that has been building for quite some time now. The crash of the stock market was inevitable due to the building greed and focus upon status and power. When will we learn? How many times must a nation that grows in power crumble before the world begins to understand that GOD is the source and if we do not place our thanks, our reverence, our focus upon Him then what was given will be taken away.

Our God is known as the 'great equalizer'. He has much compassion and he has a great deal of patience. He is SLOW to anger, but He DOES get angry, and I must say that I do not blame Him. I too get so angry with myself. Even in my knowledge that He is the source and the provider, I often find myself being led astray by this world into worldly concepts. About a year ago I had a conversation with someone regarding Buddhism. I told them that I did not feel comfortable condemning the teaching of Buddha because I did not know much of his teachings and I believed that his teachings brought many people great comfort.

So, that night before falling asleep I asked God if it was okay to accept the 'good things' that came from Buddha's teachings, you know, like a 'self help' kinda thing. BOY, did God answer my question! I was sort of taken aback by the intensity of the answer because the question was asked quite lightly. I do not want to graphically describe what I experienced because I do not like to think about it, but I will tell you, and anyone who will listen, that entities like buddha are of the enemy. They are Deceivers with a capitol "D". They are constructs made specifically to divert our attention away from God. I can say with ALL certainty that God is QUITE jealous when we place our hearts and minds upon other idols such as buddha, krishna, and most especially human beings. If any man says it is appropriate to worship him, then he is of the devil. Even our precious Jesus told us, " "You shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve." Matthew 4:10. He did not demand our worship, only our belief and acceptance.

We are firmly warned:

"You shall not make for yourself a carved image, any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God." Exodus 20 4-5

As I dig deeper in my own self reflection and consider what my idols might be, I am alarmed by how easily I am led astray by this world. One might consider 'compassion' to be a good thing, and yes, to a point I would agree. But, when our concept of 'compassion' bleeds into the area of blind tolerance of towards false idols in an effort to be 'politically correct', then we have a problem. The truth is that it is never going to be easy to disappoint this world because we love and care for one another. But the real question is, do we care more about the feelings of those here on earth? Or do we care more about what God says is truth and what He feels about us?

Here is a list of my idols that I must contend with:

Television
Fashion
Weight/Health
Education
Job Status
Shopping
Food
Sleep
Peacefulness/Quietness
Being 'Right'
The Appearance of my home

I'm sure there are many more. But these are things that I truly need to consider and wonder why they have taken such a high position in my life. No wonder our Father is so jealous. My heart and my time are so divided, and He often receives the short end of my heart, time and energy. Could I have it any more backwards???

What are your 'idols'?

God's Amazing Little Creatures...

Ever since I was a child I have felt a very strong bond and connection with most animals. It has been my experience that animals that are usually skittish around humans usually find their way over to me quite quickly. I must admit, it is something that I have enjoyed a great deal.

In Job we read, "(12:7-10 KJV) "But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee. Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this? In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind."

To me, animals are such an amazing gift to us. It is my knowledge/belief/understanding, that they are directly connected to God and do His bidding when He commands them.

My sense of the preciousness of the animals came long before I read and understood this passage in Job. I've often felt such a strong connection to God through these wonderful little creatures. Their love for us is so unconditional and so persevering. I am always amazed by the loyal dog who keeps returning to the owner who treats it so poorly. Humbly crawling back with only the desire to love and be loved. Their simple nature is overwhelming and humbling to me.

I've had a few amazing experiences where animals are concerned. When I think of them I almost always cry because, to me, these experiences were very close encounters with my Lord being brought to me by the loyal little heart of a pet.

I have many stories, but one especially warms my soul. We have a very large, very fluffy, and very masculine black cat name Mojo. Mojo is a very special cat to me. He does not have the warmest of personalities and has been know to bite (that's a whole other story), but there is something almost regal and peaceful about him. He comes only when he wants a pet or two and then he's off to his favorite place, our bed. I don't know if I would call him aloof, but I would say that he does work on his own terms and timing.

About five years ago we had just moved to Norther Virginia from California, leaving behind friends, family and a brand new home. We were living in a apartment with the minimal necessities. We had two bedrooms, one of which I had set up as an office with a little table for my jewelry making supplies, notes, mail, computer, etc.... Most oftentimes it was just Mojo and me while Austin was away at work.

One day I was feeling particularly blue. I was missing home. I was feeling very isolated and alone. There were issues going on with my birth family that was hurting me deeply and all I could do was cry. The sadness I was feeling was so overwhelming. I saw no purpose for my being there and had no one to turn to. I remember so clearly this feeling of hopelessness filling me up and the tears beginning very deep within my soul, slowly working themselves out of me, to flow like a stream.

Here I was, sitting on the couch in the middle of this barren living room, silently crying and feeling so much sadness, when out of the corner of my eye I saw Mojo run past me towards the spare bedroom. I didn't really give it thought. Moments later he came jogging out of the guest room with something in his mouth. I couldn't really tell what it was and was sort of taken aback because he is not one to go and fetch things and certainly never brings them to me. He came trotting straight for me and dropped what he was carrying at my feet. For him, this behavior was very unusual, so it really caught my attention.

I leaned over to see what he had dropped at my feet and was dumbfounded! Out of all the miscellaneous junk I had on my table, including his favorite ribbon!, he had found a handmade angel ornament that my sweet Aunt Barbara had mailed to me. It was made of wire with fabric glued to the front and feathers attached to the wings. When I realized what it was and picked it up and held it in my hand, THEN the waterworks began!

I knew at that moment that my Lord, my sweet sweet Father, had sent me a sign of comfort. My hunch is that one of His angels whispered in Mojo's ear and told him what to do. Even to this day I am in disbelief that this happened. Now, if Mojo had brought me one of his multiple mouse toys, that would have been understandable, but this was different. It was purposeful. And it was specific. In fact, I am still perplexed as to how he found that ornament. But, I do know with all my heart and soul that God was showing me His presence and letting me know that I did not need to be sorrowful or lonely. That He was present, all is well, and that I am loved. I am never, ever, ever alone.

Thank you Father. And thank you Mojo for listening and obeying. ♥

"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." (Psalm 150:6)

And LIGHT shall overcome darkness

January 16, 2009

Darkness and Light….

The Holy Spirit paid us a visit yesterday in such a phenomenal way. I feel the need to record this event so that I remember it correctly and fully.

Yesterday afternoon I was on the computer most of the day working on several projects for the Women’s Retreat. For some reason I was feeling especially close to the Lord and was feeling the desire to hear His word. I discovered, by chance, that the RBC website has streaming recordings of the Living The Passion sessions, so I started listening to them.

I cannot remember what it was that triggered the thought, but something the speaker said made me take into consideration the concept of “darkness” and “light”. I was thinking lightly about it when a visual came into my mind. To the left was a vertical rectangle of blackness and to the right was a vertical rectangle of whiteness. As I was considering this image in my head, I could see the light (or white) side slowly begin to encroach on the dark side. What I could ascertain was that the ‘light’ was actually taking over the ‘dark’. The dark not only was defenseless, it was inert. As the light slowly rolled over the dark I realized that it was not ‘covering’ the darkness, it was filling in the void. The darkness was simply a ‘non-presence’ and the light was the ‘presence’.

It then dawned on me that the darkness cannot overtake the light. Only the light can fill and cover. Where there is light, darkness cannot exist. It is not the other way around.

It was an interesting visual and thought, and the more I thought about it, the more I realized that the absence of the Light of Christ in our souls, our lives, our hearts, etc… is not an overtaking of evil within us, but a ‘choice’ we make to refuse the love, the light, and the presence of God in each of our daily actions and decisions. WE make the choice to step away from the light of Christ, to disconnect ourselves from the Holy Spirit, by choosing sin.

Mind you, this visual and thought happened in a matter of moments and then I was off thinking about other things.

Later that night, my husband and I were laying in bed reading our books. I had just finished reading a paragraph in a Christian fiction book called “The Shack” that directly addressed the concept I had been thinking about earlier. In the story, a man named Mackenzie who is being entertained by God himself, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, all of whom are in the human form. He is working in a garden with Saraya, (The Holy Spirit), and Saraya is trying to explain to Mackenzie why both ‘good’ and ‘bad’ things exist on earth.

She says, “Mackenzie, evil is a word we use to describe the absence of Good; just as we use the word darkness to describe the absence of Light or death to describe the absence of Life. Both evil and darkness can only be understood in relation to Light and Good; they do not have any actual existence. I am Light and I am Good. I am Love and there is no darkness in me. Light and Good actually exist. So, removing yourself from me will plunge you into darkness. Declaring independence will result in evil because apart from me, you can only draw upon yourself. That is death because you have separated yourself from me: Life.”

I stopped reading after this paragraph and was reminded of my earlier thoughts about the absence of darkness and presence of ‘Light’. This paragraph so perfectly fell in line with what I had been considering earlier in the day.

As I lay there thinking about this paragraph, my husband mentioned that he had not had a restful sleep the night prior. When I asked why, he told me that he had woken up around 2:30 am and was thinking about a passage from John. He shared with me what the passage said. He quoted this line:

"5. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."

From John 1:1-5
1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2. The same was in the beginning with God.
3. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made.
4. In Him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

My husband said that he kept thinking about the line “The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (NIV translation). He said he could not stop thinking about this concept; that the light could not be comprehended by the darkness and that we, as believers, have the ability to welcome the Light in.

For me, this is one of those moments that I live for. Here the Holy Ghost has made himself so clearly present. Arranging this amazing moment of like minds working on the very same subject at the very same time! All I could do is turn to my husband and say, “Funny you should say that!” with a happy grin on my face.

We went on to have a wonderful discussion about the Light of Christ and how we have a choice as to whether we allow His Light to come into our full being, or not. When we choose to turn the light away and live by our own wills, we fall into the darkness of disconnection with the source of life, “GOD”.

John 3:16-21
16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
21. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

When I read the passage above, I understand that the ‘condemnation’ that John is referring to IS the disconnection to the ‘source’, the ‘light’ of Christ. In essence, our punishment for the refusal to accept the light of Christ into our hearts and souls, IS disconnection from the ‘Light’ and therefore darkness. In essence, WE are the ones creating our own punishment by our choice (free will) to cling to sin rather than cling to the love of Christ.

18. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

“And this is the condemnation”. To me, this line is pivotal. The condemnation, IS the disconnection from the light. “He that believeth on him is not condemned; but he that believeth not is condemned already.” In essence, we choose our paths in this lifetime. We can choose to live in worry, pain, sorrow, envy, longing, hurt, betrayal, vengeance, mistrust, anger, bigotry, fear, gluttony, ignorance, pettiness, judgment, etc… etc…. etc... and be promised a destination of further sorrow due to our choice to disconnect with the Light of Christ.

OR, we can choose to live fully in the Light of Christ, casting all concerns for ourselves aside and trusting fully that the Lord will carry us through and provide:

Matthew 11:28
28. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

1 Peter 5:6-7
6. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7. Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

I cannot help but think of a video I watched a while ago about a man who died and then came back to life. He was a non-believer before he died. His experience was so powerful to me and his testimony has left an indelible mark on my heart. What he described as the darkness and void is the perfect description of the full separation of man from God. But, ultimately, we can see through his testimony the ultimate love and compassion of God. He does love us and wants us to find our way to the Light of Christ.

You can see his testimony here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGpxfoF3SYg&feature=related

How should we honor our Lord Jesus Christ?

Dear Heavenly Father ~

How should we honor our Lord Jesus Christ?

"Be still and listen, we have much to tell you. Stars of time have gone. Centuries unfolded and yet the ‘word’ has ceased. We are not cross. We are ever patient and we Love fully.

Time draws nigh and the word must move. Hearts are eager and hungry. Their lives stuck in trenches of despair, but a mere smile moves clouds of darkness. Hope reigns eternal, forever and always.

We go as waves, yet should spread like an ocean settling over the world with cool calmness and the weight of the everlasting. Be not threatened by worldly demise; be joyful in the abundance that abounds. Fruitful is your world, a land of opportunity. But it pales in comparison to the awe of Heaven.

Be peaceful. Praise not material things. Give freely. Love purely. For this is as it is in Heaven. Prepare your heart as you prepare your way. And it shall be so.

Amen."

Thank you Heavenly Father. Christ be Praised!

What Is Our Purpose Here On Earth?

Dear Heavenly Father ~

Question: What is our purpose here on Earth?

"The hand of Jesus prevails upon us to walk within His path. His light shone through even in demure corners. He walks beside us with gentle prodding. To bend with the wind is to dance with the Angels on High. Moving and stepping rhythmically to the place of our destination, to a place where peace shall prevail and darkness will cease to exist.

Our lord asks for our hand in this dance of the wills. To dance with Him is to bend in the wind and grow in the Sun (Son). A graduation of sorts. He shall Lead, We shall follow and He will protect. Father to His child. A day of great celebration and Great Pride."

Amen.

Thank you Father.

Who Exactly Is Jesus Christ?

Dear Heavenly Father,

Who exactly is our Lord Jesus Christ?

"Be still and hear me for my words are not to be heard lightly.

Earthy man, you cannot begin to perceive the atonement.

I am He.
He is Me.

Unified we are as one. When you worship Me you worship He.
When you worship He you worship I.
Supreme Lord favored above all in Heaven.
Seeker of the truth. Passion at its purest.

He is the light, the way, the source. All knew Him. All know Him. All are Him in knowledge and Spirit. He is you as He is Me as you are I and we shall ever be.

Do not reject Him for as you do you surely reject yourself. He is light eternal. Passages of time move through Him and no one else. Seek Him and ye shall find Him forever in your presence, as is your shadow of life.

We are one in the same.

Amen."

Thank you Father.

Hebrew 10:15-17 & 23-25

Hebrews 10:15-17 & 23-25

15. Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that He had said before,
16. "This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days," saith the Lord, "I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
17. And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more."

May we always remember that our Father so graciously placed His laws in our hearts and in our minds, so that we would never be without knowledge. His truth and expectations are within us and give proof that we should listen to our consciences (the Holy Spirit) as we go through our days.

23. Let us hold fast to the profession of our faith without wavering; for He who hath promised is faithful.
24. And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
25. Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Some will say that the day has come that the church no longer exists, but I believe this passage is encouraging us to continue to gather together to encourage one another in the word, especially as we sense the final days coming. It is not right to hide ourselves away. We must love, rebuke, teach and support one another.

Thank you Lord for the gift of your word and for the greatest sacrifice for our sins, in the blood of your Son, Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Who/What is the Holy Spirit?

Dear Heavenly Father,

Who or What is the Holy Spirit?

"It is “the whole” that travels through space and time and construct. It is a messenger of sorts, but so much more…. For it can hold your hand and guide you through my permission only. It sponsors you and keeps you. It is my interior wiring and connection, but it is alive and fleeting. It guides you, molds you and keeps you. It is your direct connection to me at all times. Do not abuse it. It is not for fun and enjoyment; it is for one purpose only, the growing connection of the world into one entity and soul. It is built upon my heart and design, and will continue to function until the day of coming.

You will not believe your eyes, so be ready! For if you knew all that surrounded you and tied you together, your heart would stand still! The Holy Spirit was my gift to you. Use it wisely for it is as much for your use as mine. Through it, I am aware of your every thought and desire and can keep tabs upon your soul. This is why the heart should always be under examination and consideration. For I, your Father, am aware. I hear your inner stirrings and know your desires. I am working on you always and can hear you working upon yourself. This pleases me and makes me quite happy. An idle soul is a lost soul. Do not even be idle in consideration and spiritual growth. For he who believes he knows it all knows nothing at all and has lost HIS connection to me. My connection is always open and alive. Do not lose your connection because it is for your own well being and growth.

Be well my child."

Thank you Father. I cannot say in mere words how much I love and adore you! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

The "Rapture"

12/08/08

Dear Heavenly Father,

Is the rapture real? And if so, how do we or should we, prepare?

“Sands of time move ceaselessly. The answer is already upon your heart and is doing well. I forgive you for those you hurt, and I choose to face you in the right direction. The door stands wide open and ready for your footsteps. But you have yet a long way to go. The earth is in her prime and heaves with anticipation. You too should stand primed and ready, heaving with anticipation because it will be a day of great triumph! Be at peace. Be still. Know in your heart that all is well. Your Father will not abandon you.”

Will we be raptured?

“Yes.”

How?

“In the night and in the day, and in time - as it will stand still. He will lift you up. He knows His own. And loves them greatly. His power is unsurpassed within the world and within the glory of heaven, so be wise and repent and hold Him closely to you at all times. DO not let your soul sleep as is the unwise action of some. Pray for His protection and guidance always. Know that He is present even in slumber. He is not a light switch to be turned off and on, for He that turns off his love for the Christ is not of lover of truth. Keep your light lit at all times, and wait in anticipation for Him always.”

Do we know the exact time and hour of His coming?

“No. You will not know. And it is NOT for you to know. For, the true test lies within your willingness to trust Him with knowledge of time or energy. You are to be tested of your faithfulness even in the darkness. He will come triumphantly, and His presence will be known to all. But to some He will be a mystery. We should mourn for those, because their fears of the moment and the majesty will cause them death. They will cease due to their ignorance. So many tears will flow. My heart aches for those who are lost. Why? So, unnecessary. Is not my promise and His promise enough to sustain you?”

Is it wrong to try to know the time?

“Yes. It is full example of your distrust in me. It is proof of your unwillingness to relinquish your control and allow me full reign within your lives and within your hearts. Have you not yet learned to trust in me and to hand all duty to me? Have I not provided enough? You say, I trust in you Father, yet you counteract against me daily and in ways that makes me shutter in anger and fear for your heart and future. My love is grand, but my wrath complete. Faith and truth are your only shield. Use them wisely. For this world is full of thorns dividing you from the truth. Place all of your will, your faith, and your understanding upon me darling one. I am yours to be had, but I cannot force myself upon you. The grace within you will find me and I will embrace you with open arms. Love me. For I have loved you forever.”

Thank you Father. You are supreme and most amazing. Please be with me during my times of distraction and deceit. For I want to be taught and to be aware of my misleadings and mistruths. Please protect me all the days of my life. Amen.

How Do We Prepare for the Coming of Christ?

08/21/06

Dear Heavenly Father ~

Question: How do we prepare for the Coming of Christ?

"Preparation is essential. Sands of time have passed ceaselessly and with direction. Spread the good word through a seed or kernel, for a grain of truth has the power to form mountains.

Your journeys are just beginning and precious work is yet to be done. Your will is My will as you stand close to the eternal Flame of Truth. For I shall guide you as a Father does his child to your appointed duties. You yet have work to be done and My hand shall guide your path. Release your will and all will be well. All will be well.

Child of mine, seek me Always. Do not turn off that light which is your birthright. Stand firm in your knowledge that I am ever-present. No harm shall come to you while in My protect. Have faith and give faith freely because it is yours to give and for others to receive. This is my gift to you and your gift to others.

Charity is your brother. Do well by him and see your future grow with prosperity that no earth could possibly contain. Stand firm in your faith for it resides in Heaven and has already taken its place of honor. For as a man straddles one stone from another while crossing a stream, you stand firmly with one foot amongst Man and one firmly rooted in Heaven. Never forget your position and you shall be safe from all harm. The Love of Heaven shall always flow through you like a river to a lake, splintering off where you least expect it. The division between Heaven and Earth shall never be. For so it is written."

Thank You Father. Amen.

Prayerful Writing: Loving Father

05/10/06

Dear Loving Father ~

"This life is great. The gift of this life is insurmountable to all philosophies of the world. We are to rejoice in the Glory and Majesty of the High Heavens. Throughout time, no man has truly glimpsed the True glory of Heaven on High. It is to remain a mystery until the day of Coming.

His steed will prance like thunder throughout the Heavens and time will cease to exist. The world as is will fall away and crumble into dust. The nakedness of our souls will stand before us in separation and all that is human will stay behind.

He shall lift those of his tribe to stand behind Him and they will know their place."

Thank You Father. Amen.

Our Purpose Here On Earth

08/21/06

Dear Heavenly Father,

What is our purpose here on Earth?

"The hand of Jesus prevails upon us to walk within His path. His light shone through even in demure corners. He walks beside us with gentle prodding. To bend with the wind is to dance with the Angels on High. Moving and stepping rhythmically to the place of our destination, to a place where peace shall prevail and darkness will cease to exist.

Our lord asks for our hand in this dance of the wills. To dance with Him is to bend in the wind and grow in the Sun (Son). A graduation of sorts. He shall Lead, We shall follow and He will protect. Father to His child. A day of great celebration and Great Pride."

Thank you Father. Amen.

A Prayer to The Father

07/18/07

Father God in Heaven,

Creator of all. Benevolent Master. Instructor of Peace. Please guide me and teach me. I am your humble servant. I am but a babe in this world struggling to learn to walk, to talk, to dance, to sing, to hold my hands up high in your honor. Please guide me and protect me. Use my voice in this world to heal those around me. Use my hands to carry away the loss and pain of others. Use my heart to sing out your praises. Make my life one worth living.

I am yours now and forever. In You I trust for everything. You are my father, my maker, my guardian and my escape from the darkness. I place my soul within your eternal care and trust that you will lead me in the path that is most pleasing to you. I place my trust in Your Son, Our Holiest Messiah. I pray for your guidance and protection from those who work to decieve me. I give thanks for You and all You have accomplished and all that is yet to come. You are the ruler of the Universe and I fall to my knees in bewilderment & awe of Your power and love.

I am Yours. Always and forever. I give myself to You gladly.

Prayerful Writing: Is Jesus the true Messiah?

07/25/2008

Dear Father In Heaven,

How do we know that Jesus is the true Messiah?

"Faith. Trust. Will to survive. He is my own and he will be received.

Do not be deceived by the disbelievers of this world. Trust with all your heart and soul and you shall be saved. Do not wait for petty evidence or proof. Proof comes from within your heart and is testimony within your soul. My Son has served His purpose and now stands at my right arm. In Him I am most pleased and will confer forever. Trust what you were born with and what has been placed upon your heart and all will be well.

He is friend to all whom will receive Him and acts as toll bearer for my throne. No one shall stand before me without his approval and good will. Do not forget Him in your days. For He will forget you. Not of his will, but of yours.

Keep your connection alive and all will be well. The proof of His existence is meaningless without faith. Evidence is in the multitude, but it pails in comparison to the shining armor of pure faith. Your faith is your shield. Wear it well and it will protect you from all. Wear it in confidence and nothing shall ever harm you. For as the shield is carried on the left He shall stand in defiance of the evil of the constructed world. Nothing un-pure shall pass by Him. In Him I trust and so should you."


Thank you Father. You are well recieved. I hear you and understand. I look each day to find my way to Jesus, to know Him and love Him and desire to know Him fully. With your blessing this will happen. Thank you Father. You are truly awesome!